This Division comprises establishments engaged in excavating and quarrying minerals. Prospecting work in the exploration of minerals, such as geological surveys, geophysical prospecting, geo-chemical prospecting and test drilling, mine development work such as mine opening, drilling and earth removing, and other work directly related to mining are included in this Division.

Establishments engaged in contracting for work such as prospecting, mine development or in-mine conveying of minerals are also included in this Division.